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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.04, 24,368.97 and 10,946.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.04, 24,368.97 and 10,946.21 is: 15,102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.04 : 24,368.97 = 10,946.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.04/24,368.97 = 10,946.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.04x = 24,368.97 × 10,946.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.04x = 266,747,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,747,928.67/17,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.04

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